City of Orange City, Florida · 1 day ago
Public Works Maintenance Specialist
Orange City, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe City of Orange City, Florida is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Specialist to perform maintenance and repair tasks on City-owned facilities and property. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including facility maintenance, road maintenance, and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe and functional environment for employees and the public.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs general facility maintenance including but not limited to, irrigation system operation/maintenance
Paints, installs signs and plants, pressure washes, changes light bulbs/fixtures
Performs general construction/renovation work such as light electrical and plumbing
Installs and/or repairs fencing, loads, hauls equipment, materials, and supplies to and from job sites
Ensures building safety by implementing preventative measures for environmental concerns to include flooding and wind damage
Performs general road maintenance outdoors and indoors, year-round in all types of weather conditions
Maintains and repairs street and sidewalk, performs Temporary Traffic Control (TTC), renovation and minor construction work, repair or replace street signs, pouring concrete, pothole repairs, shoulder repairs
Performs vegetation control including mowing grass, trimming trees and hedges, edging, and weed eating
Maintains equipment and secures equipment to prevent theft or damage
Mechanical maintenance of City issued equipment
Remains on a Rotational on-call shifts
Represents the Department at meetings involving assigned activities
All employees will have a role in the City's disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as may be designated in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Qualification
Required
High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Possess and maintain Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Certification within 6 months of hire
A minimum of one (1) year related work experience
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications
Valid Florida Driver's license
National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System Certification, must obtain within 6 months of hire
IS-700 National Incident Management System an Introduction Certification, must obtain within 6 months of hire
General knowledge of general maintenance practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other related computer skills
Ability to operate a mower, blower, edger, trimmer, sprayer, a variety of hand and power tools/ small machinery, and other equipment to maintain public grounds and facilities
Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions, physically able to work outside year-round
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to operate motor vehicles and maintain required equipment
Ability to complete various forms, reports and other documents
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to recognize safety hazards and to take precautionary measures to protect self and others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management personnel, co-workers, outside agencies and the general public
Ability to perform skilled maintenance and repair of city buildings, grounds, and equipment
Must be able to lift, carry, pull, move, and manipulate up to 40 pounds with proper mechanics and equipment
Must be physically able to operate a vehicle, equipment, various hand and/or power tools, etc
Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
Tasks involve hand tools, power tools, chainsaw, pole saw, mowers, weed whackers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, nail guns, hand and electrical and plumbing tools
Sufficient manual dexterity to allow the use of power tools, a keyboard, and writing
Sufficient visual acuity to read and comprehend departmental reports and documents
Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
Company
City of Orange City, Florida
The City of Orange City is proud of its small town ambiance, while offering all the amenities necessary for today’s fast-paced lifestyle.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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